Killarney Vale
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
7,491 (2021) → 7,523 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Killarney Vale is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $933K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Killarney Vale has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.84%), New Zealand (1.13%), Philippines (0.49%), Scotland (0.39%), Malaysia (0.36%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.4%), Mandarin (0.36%), Cantonese (0.31%), Greek (0.24%), Italian (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1100
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 987
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1057
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1056
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 988
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1029
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 972
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 904
- The Entrance Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 923
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 959
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1048
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 992
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Killarney Vale
Is Killarney Vale safe?
Killarney Vale has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,153 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Killarney Vale?
In Killarney Vale, the median house price is $933K and the median unit price is $768K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Killarney Vale from Sydney CBD?
Killarney Vale is about 60.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 162 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Killarney Vale?
Killarney Vale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Killarney Vale?
Killarney Vale has a transport score of 45/100 and 42 bus stops.